← All varieties

Summer Harvey

Apple

Summer Harvey

Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Origin/History

Origin unknown.

Tree

Thrifty, spreading, very productive. An early and abundant bearer.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, roundish oblate.

Color and Surface: Greenish yellow. Sometimes nettings of russet and red cheek in the sun. Thickly sprinkled with light and green dots.

Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, tender, juicy, brisk subacid.

Quality: Good.

Season

August.

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

View original book sources (1)

Summer Harvey. Origin unknown. Tree thrifty, spreading, very productive, an early and abundant bearer. Fruit large, roundish oblate, greenish yellow, sometimes nettings of russet and red cheek in the sun, thickly sprinkled with light and green dots. Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, brisk subacid. Good. August.

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)